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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the 19th century with carved

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers

Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Very elegant- this pair comes from northern Sweden and was recently restored. Would make a perfect

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Chests, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Chests, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Chests, 19th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful neoclasical pair of Swedish painted chests from the late Gustavian period. Each chest

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests-of-drawers from the 19th century, with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests with Diamonds Motifs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests with Diamonds Motifs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests with Diamonds Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Chests, with Porphyry Painted Tops
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Chests, with Porphyry Painted Tops

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Chests, with Porphyry Painted Tops

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of 19th century Gustavian chests with porphyry painted tops. Nice hardware and they

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860-70
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860-70

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860-70

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of green. Canted

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in light shades of blue, fitting their

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted and Carved Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted and Carved Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted and Carved Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century, with marbleized tops

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White
Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White

Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White

Located in Lewes, England

Mid 1800s pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Chests with Three Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Chests with Three Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Chests with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with marbleized

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of small Gustavian style chest of drawers, 1880-1900. The small size of the commodes makes

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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Pair of Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Pair of Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper drawer

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair, White Gustavian Narrow Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair, White Gustavian Narrow Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair, White Gustavian Narrow Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian style small chest of drawers with fluted canted sides and fluted tapered feet

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of chests of drawers in the Gustavian style, executed in blue-painted pine. Architectural in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White Pair Brakefront
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White Pair Brakefront

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White Pair Brakefront

Located in Lewes, England

Circa mid 1800s pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Chests, 19th Century
Gustavian Chests, 19th Century

Gustavian Chests, 19th Century

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Pair of late Gustavian chests, with porphyry painted top, 19th century. Restored. With key.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Stunning Pair of Gustavian Style Chests, 19th Century
Stunning Pair of Gustavian Style Chests, 19th Century

Stunning Pair of Gustavian Style Chests, 19th Century

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Stunning pair of Gustavian style chests with finely carved and curved front, with original locks

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair, 19th Century White Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Pair, 19th Century White Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Pair, 19th Century White Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian style chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair
Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair

Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

pair of mid-century Gustavian style cabinets with caned fronts and three interior drawers. The hand

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Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair
Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair

Gustavian Style Custom Painted Blue and Ecru Commodes / Cabinets / Chests, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

pair of mid-century Gustavian style cabinets with caned fronts and three interior drawers. The hand

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Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair

Located in South Salem, NY

An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Chests, Oakwood Cabinets
18th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Chests, Oakwood Cabinets

18th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Chests, Oakwood Cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests with two drawers each, made of hand carved oakwood

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair

Located in South Salem, NY

An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century with marbleized tops

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pair of Asymmetrical Chests
19th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pair of Asymmetrical Chests

19th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pair of Asymmetrical Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of dimensional chests with four drawers made of light grey

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Waterleaf Motif
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Waterleaf Motif

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Waterleaf Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860
Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860

Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking pair of Gustavian chest of drawers is a special find. Please examine the close up

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Mid-20th C. Carved & Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Gustavian Influences
Pair Mid-20th C. Carved & Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Gustavian Influences

Pair Mid-20th C. Carved & Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Gustavian Influences

Located in Atlanta, GA

. These Gustavian-inspired, raised chest of drawers will make a fabulous pair of decorative storage and

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Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Marbleized Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted two-drawer chests from the 19th century, with marbleized

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests with Dentil Molding and Marbleized Tops
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests with Dentil Molding and Marbleized Tops

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests with Dentil Molding and Marbleized Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian painted wood chests from the early 19th century, with marbleized tops

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair, Gustavian Gray Painted Small Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-1880
Pair, Gustavian Gray Painted Small Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-1880

Pair, Gustavian Gray Painted Small Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-1880

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of gray, fitting their

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with thee

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 19th Century Carved Two-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 19th Century Carved Two-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 19th Century Carved Two-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century, with two drawers

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests, Antique Pinewood Commodes
20th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests, Antique Pinewood Commodes

20th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests, Antique Pinewood Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand carved pinewood and brass with two drawers

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair, Small White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Pair, Small White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Pair, Small White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of small Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Gustavian Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome pair of Gustavian commodes with original hardware and locks, circa 1790. Later painted.

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Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with three

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the late 19th century, with dentil molding

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Tassels

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chests from the late 19th century, with

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Greek Key Friezes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Greek Key Friezes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Greek Key Friezes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1890 with three drawers, carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of swedish Gustavian style chests from circa 1890 with rich light gray painted finish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Pair Gustavian Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair gustavian chests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair gustavian chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Pair gustavian chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair gustavian chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV and Rococo pair gustavian chests are of considerable interest.

How Much are Pair Gustavian Chests?

Prices for pair gustavian chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair gustavian chests begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,654.

A Close Look at Gustavian Furniture

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.